Rebuilding Confidence After Getting Hearing Aids
Getting hearing aids is an essential milestone in caring for your hearing health. For many people, the decision brings better communication, stronger relationships, and a higher quality of life. Still, adapting to hearing aids can feel complicated at first. Some...
Why We Lose High-Frequency Hearing First
While those with healthy hearing might assume that those with hearing loss have difficulty hearing all sounds and frequencies. However, their assumption would be wrong. In fact, high-frequency sounds are typically the first to fade. This can make it difficult to hear...
Why Open-Fit Hearing Aids Work Better for Some People
When someone chooses a hearing aid, the decision is very personal. There are differences in comfort, sound quality, and features across the wide range of hearing aid options. One option that many people gravitate toward is the open-fit hearing aids. They are extremely...
What Ear Shape Can Reveal About Sound Perception
While many people recognize that others have different-sized ears, the actual shape is lost on them. They fail to realize that some people have attached earlobes while others have them detached. They also fail to understand how the shape of someone’s ear affects how...
Types of Hearing Loss and What They Mean
We all recognize how important hearing is. It allows us to enjoy the sounds in our lives, from music and movies to conversations and nature sounds. Our hearing impacts every aspect of our daily lives. If you have started to notice you’re having some difficulty...
Traveling with Hearing Aids: What You Need to Know
Traveling is so enriching. It exposes us to new cultures, connections, and a wealth of new experiences. It doesn’t matter if it’s a weekend getaway, a day trip to the lake, a family vacation, or a business trip; traveling can be wonderful. However, for those with...
Hearing Loss and Veterans: Understanding the Risks
Our communication skills are directly impacted by our ability to hear. For many of our military veterans, hearing loss is the most common health challenge they face. They may have ringing in their ears or hearing loss due to their unique duties and experiences while...
What Listening Can Teach Us About Empathy and Connection
One of the most powerful ways we have for connecting with others is by listening. Our sense of hearing allows us to connect and understand another person’s emotions and our shared experiences. This helps us to maintain and build lasting relationships. As technology...